New experience with Lenovo's touch technology

Lenovo has introduced multi-touch screen technology integrated in the ThinkPad X200 Tablet multi-purpose tablet and ThinkPad T400s ultra-thin laptop for business people. Besides, Lenovo also introduced SimpleTap, an application that brings simplicity and ease of use when using the multi-touch screen .

Improve work performance

Users can now interact on their ThinkPad machines in their own way with multi-touch screen technology. Designed specifically for mobile users, the ThinkPad X200 Tablet tablet with multi-touch screen is suitable for users in areas such as sales, medical care or education. Besides one-finger touch support, users can now use 2 fingers to perform a variety of tasks such as scrolling, zooming in / out, rotating documents, web pages, or photos. , instead of using the mouse as before.

Meanwhile, the ThinkPad T400s is for professional customers in the field of manufacturing and design. Now users of this group can use all four fingers on the ThinkPad T400s multi-touch screen, which helps not only replace normal mice but also change the way they work. They can use four fingers to control objects on the screen, move images with two hands, and even one more person touches the screen to coordinate the controls together.

Using advanced capacitive touch technology, these touch screens are very sensitive to even the slightest finger touches. Lenovo also optimizes firmware software to support inaccurate finger touches on the screen, such as when closing a window or query to the Start menu, making operation easier for users. tablet line. To eliminate leaving fingerprints on the screen, an anti-fingerprint coating will help prevent blurring and keep the screen clean. Multi-touch touch screens also extend battery life by up to 9 hours when used continuously for the ThinkPad X200 Tablet2.

With the new ThinkPad X200 Tablet models that support the upcoming Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, mobile users can enjoy significant improvements in the ability to predict words and script recognition at Many different languages, as well as features to enter formulas for math or technical equations.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thien, Director of Lenovo Vietnam, in charge of commercial business, said that now is the time of multi-touch screen on computers. "With the multi-touch touchscreen appearing more and more on the many devices we are using every day, along with continuous technological improvements like the integration of touch features in the operating system. Windows 7 is coming soon, nothing is more appropriate than bringing touch technology to mobile laptops, "Thien said.

Bring simplicity

Touch screen is designed to interact with the computer in an intuitive and natural way, however, usually users need to switch between touch screen operation with pressing the mouse / keyboard buttons . Lenovo has designed SimpleTap, a tool in ThinkVantage technology, that enables users to seamlessly use touch screen by enabling them to manipulate features commonly found on hardware (keyboard, mouse). An easier way with just touching the screen. For tablet users, this means that they will be able to work longer with the tablet mode on the go, save time and work more efficiently.

To use SimpleTap, you simply tap twice at any point on the screen to launch this application. A menu of color and transparent function boxes will appear clearly and easily visible on the working task environment, like a classic 15-box puzzle game, allowing users to choose features such as : turn on / off the wireless, ThinkLight and microphone lights, view the camera, mute sound mode, adjust the sound or brightness of the screen, lock the screen, and switch the computer to "sleep" mode. To exit SimpleTap, you just need to tap anywhere on the screen to close this menu, and continue your work. With such a fast query interface, SimpleTap allows users to enter, perform a function and exit very quickly.

Designed to be customizable, users can create their own customized function boxes to enhance their performance. For example, a professional salesperson can create function boxes to access the sales presentation program with just one finger touch. Similarly, a health care person can create a function box to get a patient's medical information right away. Or an individual user can quickly access his favorite websites. Users can also arrange function boxes by their own by dragging / dropping, grouping them together, or setting up "relax" mode when using, then the function boxes can bounce around. screen.

Don't be afraid of outdoor lighting

To enhance the usability of outdoor tablets, users can now choose super bright screens for outdoor use, which show good images even when direct sunlight shines on. For specialized engineers, skilled salespeople, students, or other users who often work outside, the ability to see outdoor computer screens is important. The outdoor screen option on the ThinkPad X200 Tablet will provide excellent visibility with a brightness of up to 400 nit, a reflection of less than 1.2% and a wide viewing angle. Covered with a thin anti-reflective layer, this screen will give the image a bright, clear, easy-to-see even indoor or outdoor. Mobile users can ensure performance with this tablet's all-day battery life.

Price is still high

ThinkPad T400s multi-touch screen, ThinkPad X200 Tablet multi-touch screen, and ThinkPad X200 Tablet outdoor screen is currently only available in Vietnam through Lenovo's business partners, not yet retail on the market. However, Lenovo's representative said it will quickly search for retailers in Vietnam. Currently, the price of the ThinkPad T400s is $ 1,999; ThinkPad X200 Tablet (multi-touch sensor): 1,654 USD; and the ThinkPad X200 Tablet (outdoor screen): $ 1,704. You can download the SimpleTap application here after October 22, 2009.